Question
Solve the equation
x1=−48,x2=48
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.681793,x2≈1.681793
Evaluate
8x2×x2=64
Multiply
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Evaluate
8x2×x2
Multiply the terms with the same base by adding their exponents
8x2+2
Add the numbers
8x4
8x4=64
Divide both sides
88x4=864
Divide the numbers
x4=864
Divide the numbers
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Evaluate
864
Reduce the numbers
18
Calculate
8
x4=8
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
x=±48
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x=48x=−48
Solution
x1=−48,x2=48
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.681793,x2≈1.681793
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